Imperial Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel near Cork City Hall

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Property entrance
Cafe
Indoor pool
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (EUR 20.00 per person)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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76 South Mall Street, Cork, Cork, T12 A2YT
  • Place, St. Patrick's Bridge
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cork Opera House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, English Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 9 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 20 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 20 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 8 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cork

Cork City Centre stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Cork City Centre hotel, you'll find Cork City Hall and Cork Opera House. University College Cork and Fitzgerald Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Cork City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. Patrick's Bridge - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cork Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • English Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University College Cork - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Cork Kent Station - 14 min walk
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Butlers Chocolate Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Market Lane - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Oliver Plunkett - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Crane Lane - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Imperial Hotel

4-star spa hotel near Cork City Hall
Imperial Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 226 square feet (21 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Imperial Hotel.

This 4-star Cork hotel is smoke free.

  • 124 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 226 sq ft of conference space
  • 21 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1813
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Imperial Hotel offers 124 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cork hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 8 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is equipped with a hot tub.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (EUR 0.01 per stay)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 15 per day)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 60
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 60

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 20.00 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: EUR 0.01 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 15.00 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 60 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 60 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

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Imperial Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 674 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful Staff and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, older but very clean and serviced rooms, very good bar and restaurant. Staff was excellent and it is clear that they are well managed but constant oversight.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
For an above average hotel it was very disappointing that parking was off off site with no valet parking option
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Razmik, Glendale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great about this hotel except the lady who took care of our breakfasts two days in a row. She was a total disaster. She got the order wrong twice the first day and then she forgot to bring our food after 30 minutes when someone else brought it out which by then was cold and inedible. I ended up complaining to the manager who got me a replacement right away but he should be firing that waiter for incompetence.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Imperial did not disappoint! The room was clean and comfortable. What also made this property stand out was the service from all the staff we interacted with during our stay. The doorman, concierge, front desk staff and bar staff were all very friendly and helpful. The location was excellent with many shopping, pub and restaurant choices within easy walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Evan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice, parking was a bit of a disaster, especially after 11pm. Hard to find and not a short walk when carrying luggage. Spa area was nice as well
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Convenient location and very nice rooms. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our home base for a week exploring County Cork. Great location, delightful staff and wonderfully comfortable. 10/10!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent on all things
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is off site and charged
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristin

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location was great and all the staff was exceptional except for one who was very rude and not very helpful. The hotel is dated and the breakfast restaurant food and service left a lot to be desired..
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Everything done right.

Great hotel. Great location. Excellent service. All the little things done right makes a big difference. Can’t recommend more!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberley

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott, Baytown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The parking for hotel was awful. At least 1/3 of a mile to vehicle parked in terribly labeled garage with various street people wandering around or camped. No place for a lady after sunset. No valet parking!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula, De Pere

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was gorgeous, friendly, clean and very convenient. We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

phil

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Disappointed with Imperial. Dined at Helena’s restaurant - was seated right by the kitchen which had a very strong fish smell so we asked to be moved. They moved us to a better table, but then after 15 minutes of no service we had to ask one of about 5 young servers just standing around to order our drinks! Then we ordered our food and they asked if we wanted all 4 dishes at the same time to which we said yes. Got one by a different server, then the original server asked us if we had got our food yet. Then another dish came out, then the last two. Meal was ok, nothing special. Rooms face out to a side street and on our Sunday night the partying ended at about 330 am! Will pick a different place next time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean, staff was friendly and helpful, rooms were large and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayana

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025